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The induction of a catabolic phenotype in human primary osteoblasts and osteocytes by polyethylene particles.
Biomaterials - 1 Aug 2009
Atkins Gerald J, Welldon Katie J, Holding Christopher A, Haynes David R, Howie Donald W, Findlay David M
Abstract excerpt
Polyethylene (PE) wear particles are associated with the osteolysis seen in aseptic loosening that leads to orthopaedic implant failure. While cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage are implicated, evidence is now emerging that osteoblastic cells may also be affected by PE. In this study we investigated the effect of PE particles on osteoblasts, using a novel in vitro cell culture system that was developed to...
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